Wordplay [DVD video]

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Creadon, Patrick, 1967-

Publication Date:

2006

Publication Information:

Montréal : Alliance Atlantis Vivafilm, c2006.

Physical Description:

1 videodisc ( 85 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.

Abstract:

A journey into the world of Will Shortz, the crossword puzzle editor at The New York Times. Shortz has spent his entire lifetime studying, creating and editing puzzles, and has built a huge following along the way including Bill Clinton and Bob Dole.

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Closed-captioned.

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Widescreen.

Special features: commentary with director Patrick Creadon, New York Times crossword editor Will Shortz and crossword constructor Merl Reagle; deleted scenes; 5 unforgettable puzzles featurette; interview gallery; Wordplay goes to Sundance featurette; "Every Word" music video; "Waiting for The New York Times", a short film by Patricia Erens; Wordplay photo gallery.

Performers:

Featuring: Will Shortz, Merl Reagle, Tyler Hinman, Trip Payne, Al Sanders, Ellen Ripstein, Jon Delfin, Jon Stewart, Ken Burns, Amy Ray, Emily Saliers, Daniel Okrent, Mike Mussina, Bob Dole, William Jefferson Clinton.

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English

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Soundtrack in English with subtitles in English.

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